1,4-Dioxane is a likely human carcinogen and has been found in groundwater at sites throughout the United States.

Where can dioxane be found?

Most commonly, 1,4-dioxane is found in products that create suds, like shampoo, liquid soap and bubble bath. Environmental Working Group's analysis suggests that 97 percent of hair relaxers, 57 percent of baby soaps and 22 percent of all products in Skin Deep may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane.

What is the source of 1/4-dioxane?

1,4-Dioxane can get into your body mainly from consuming contaminated water, breathing contaminated air or vapors, and using contaminated cosmetic and/or cleaning products.